A fungal infection is not only an unpleasant disease, but also a dangerous one. It starts with dull, brittle nails and a slight itching of the skin between the fingers – symptoms that many do not pay attention to. But without proper treatment, the disease progresses and can lead to ulcers and cracks in the feet, as well as crumbling and deformation of nails. And after all all this time the patient infects others with a fungal infection!
In order not to bring the disease to complications and to protect loved ones from this danger, act at the first signs of a fungal infection: seek qualified help and start treatment.
By itself, this disease does not go away, it must be treated carefully, strictly adhering to the recommended course of therapy.
To each his own: choosing a treatment regimen
There are several treatment regimens for fungal infections: systemic, complex, external therapy.
– The systemic treatment regimen involves taking certain drugs in the form of tablets or capsules, many of which, unfortunately, can have side effects that negatively affect the body.
– Complex therapy consists of treatment with both pills and external agents.
– Therapy with external agents. Compared to systemic therapy, treatment with external agents alone allows treatment with fewer side effects. This scheme is recommended for use in cases where no more than 1/3 of the nail plates and no more than two fingers or toes are affected. Therefore, it is so important to start the treatment of fungal infection in a timely manner!
Varnishes, creams, solution – which is better?
For a long time, external preparations were represented mainly by varnishes and creams.
Varnishes affect only the nails and lose concentration when they penetrate deeper. *
Creams (the most common form of drugs) are more used to treat fungal skin diseases, help moisturize and soften the skin.
Exoderil solution occupies a special place among antifungal drugs due to its unique property of deep penetration into the nail plate.
Read the instructions: How to get the most out of it?
A special property of “Exoderil” is that, in addition to the antifungal effect, it is also capable of exerting an antibacterial effect on microorganisms, which are often combined with fungal infections. Due to its shape, the solution penetrates deep into the nail ** and is evenly distributed in it, helping to destroy fungus, relieve inflammation and eliminate itching.
But in order to achieve a therapeutic effect, you need to be treated correctly. For example, here is the recommended treatment regimen with Exoderil solution. The solution is applied twice a day to the affected nail, and before each use of the drug, you should try to remove the affected part of the nail as much as possible with scissors or a nail file. Keep in mind that the duration of therapy for nail fungus is on average about 6 months until you see a healthy nail and clear skin around it. After this, treatment should be continued for another two weeks to prevent recurrence of the disease.
An integrated approach: in the morning – solution, in the evening – cream
With a fungal infection of the feet, in 40-50% of cases, the nail plates are also affected. That is why in the choice of treatment it is optimal to combine the solution “Exoderil” against nail fungus in the morning and cream “Exoderil” against fungal lesions of the feet in the evening.
The solution penetrates deeply into the nail and is quickly absorbed, and the cream is used to treat and care for sore skin.
Proper care: helpful tips
It is very important to take proper care of your feet while treating a fungal infection. First, regularly use nail clippers or nail files to remove the affected parts of the nails, helping the medication to penetrate the nail and fight the infection. Secondly, once a week arrange yourself a soap and soda bath: dissolve a tablespoon of baking soda and 38 g of laundry soap in a liter of hot (40–20 degrees) water.
Place your feet in the pelvis for 30-40 minutes, then gently wipe your feet and apply the medication.
Safety first: don’t forget about hygiene
For the treatment to be effective, carry out disinfection of everything with which the fungus comes into contact. Moreover, it is will help protect relatives and friends from the fungus, as well as avoid re-infection.
Required treat floors, walls, shower or bathroom inventory, as well as personal items: shoes, skin and nail care items. During treatment, use only individual slippers and towels and do not forget: socks, stockings, tights should be washed daily.
If treated correctly and in a timely manner, it is quite possible to get rid of the fungus. So be patient, treat yourself correctly and do not interrupt the course!
* Annemarie Polak, kinetics of Amorolfine in human nails, Mycoses 36, 101-103 (1993)
** Sergeev A.Yu. et al. “New concepts of pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy of onychomycosis. Immunology, Allergology, Infectology “, 2007, №3.
There are contraindications for use. It is necessary to consult a specialist.
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